For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,081 students in Longmont, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Longmont, CO are Silver Creek High School, Niwot High School and Mead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longmont, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Longmont have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Longmont, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Niwot High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Longmont, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #22.
Niwot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #33.
Mead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12750 County Road #7
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3940
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Grades: K-12
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Longmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #66.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #77.
Frederick Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5960 Tipple Parkway
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-3533
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-3533
Grades: 9-12
| 1,412 students
Rank: #88.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3741
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #99.
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
New Meridian High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Longmont, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Educationlincoln Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
1351 S. Sunset St Unit B
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Grades: K-12
| 717 students
233 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
333 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Ute Creek Secondary Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1198 Boston Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Longmont, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Longmont, CO include Silver Creek High School, Niwot High School and Mead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Longmont?
10 public high schools are located in Longmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Longmont?
Longmont public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Longmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Longmont include: Mead High School vs. Frederick Senior High School, Frederick Senior High School vs. Mead High School, Longmont High School vs. Silver Creek High School
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